Indiana Governor Seeks $5 Million For More School Security

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — AP News reports Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is asking lawmakers to approve an additional $5 million for school security grants. Gov. Holcomb’s office released a letter Friday seeking the millions for the Indiana Secured Safety Grant Program, AP News says. The program was started in 2013 after the Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut and has a $9 million annual budget to help schools buy safety equipment and hire police officers, according to AP News.

AP News says the recent request comes as Indiana has seen dozens of school threats since 17 people were killed during the Feb. 14 shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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AP News reports the letter says the most recent round of grant applications sought $3.5 million more than what's available. However, legislator leaders say approving the money from the state reserves can be done before the legislative session ends next week.

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